"SZP" 2005 Obituary

SZPIK o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-22 published
RODGER,
JohnAlexander
(May 22, 1926-March 20, 2005)
Passed away peacefully at Allendale Long Term Care Facility.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty-Lue (Elizabeth
(Luellanée)
WRIGHT,) his children Mary-Lou (Gary
DOWNER,) Anne-Marie
(Robert PHILLIPS,) and Kevin (Lisa.) Proud and fun loving grandfather
of Brandon, Jamie and Samantha. John is survived by his sister
Cathy BENNIE. He will be lovingly remembered by Carole
ROBBINS,
Diane and Eddie
SZPIK and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased
by brother Alex (Jean,) sister Margaret (Hugh
STEWARD/STEWART/STUART,) brothers-in-law
Stan and John. Throughout his long and successful career at Shipp
Corporation, he was known as Johnny
RODGER but to family and
Friends he was Jack. Family and Friends will be recieved at Glen
Oaks Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line (on the corner of Ninth
Line and Dundas) on Thursday, March 24, 2005 from 10: 00 a.m.
to 11: 00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In
lieu of flowers 'Give a friend a Hug'. Donations may be made
to a charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank their
many Friends and staff at Allendale for all of their care and
support.

SZPUNAR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-15 published
SZPUNAR,
Josef
Died peacefully, in his sleep, on Wednesday, September 14, 2005
at St. Joseph's Health Centre, the hospital of his choice. Survived
by his beloved wife Barbara, loving father of Jane, Christine
(Eugene), Irene (Rick), Elizabeth (Bob). Jozef in his 88th year,
was born in Lipniki, Poland. Predeceased by his sister Karolina
of Toronto, his twin brother Franek, and other brothers and sisters
in Poland. Loving Dziadzia of Richard (Anita), Helen (Doug),
Diana (Derrick), Marc (Shealah), Barbara (Mario), Andrea, Stephen,
Beth, Ricky, Brady, and Taylor. Loving great-grandfather (Dziadzia)
of Emma, Olivia, John and Natasha. A proud member of the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 621, having served with valour in the
Middle East and Monte Cassino. He proudly brought his family
to Canada, from England, in 1951 and quickly developed the framework
for life in Canada. Jozef was a long-time dedicated member of
St. Casimir's Church. Special thanks and gratitude to Dr. Michael
DALES and his staff, the Palliative Care team, and dedicated
staff on 4E and 6M, and also to José
SAN-
PEDRO, for his sensitivity
and guidance. Our father died peacefully in our arms, with dignity
and humility, and no fear of death. He lived his life with spirituality
amongst the love of his family and Friends and with pride in
everything he did. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter
Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane
subway, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7: 30
p.m. Funeral Mass to be held from St. Casimir's Church, 156 Roncesvalles
Ave., on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 9 o'clock. Interment
Assumption Cemetery.